CD no Longer works

[Foxboy 0]

My Deluxe Edition Disc 2 No longer works and im wondering if i can buy a new disc and use it on the installed game or will i need to reinstall the game with a new serial code?

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

You have discovered that CD media is not so permanent. Your best bet is to purchase the digital download version of Deluxe from Amazon or Gamersgate. Read the instructions carefully after you have done the download and be sure to save a copy of the folder containing the installer. Best to write it on a DVD. This version comes all patched and diskless.

[HookerHeels 309]

Or you could use Steam or Xfire to download and buy. I like both, and its easy to boot. Maybe try cleaning the disc, I had a TINY, TINY, scratch and it would not install--washed the disc with a damp cloth and it worked perfectly.

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

Or you could use Steam or Xfire to download and buy. I like both, and its easy to boot. Maybe try cleaning the disc, I had a TINY, TINY, scratch and it would not install--washed the disc with a damp cloth and it worked perfectly.

The reason I did not suggest Steam is that they use a funny structure for the install, and Origin want to install some snoop ware. With Steam installations you may have trouble installing something that wants the standard structure.

[AcmeSigns 97]

Now maybe it's just my inherent dislike for 'control' things that I have no control over, but I purchased my digital copy of SC4 from Amazon and it came with a CD Key to register it. No scratched discs ever again but best of all...no having to log into Steam just to run the game. Now, truthfully, I've only had one dealing with Steam, but it was enough to turn me off to them forever. I purchased 'Duke Nukem Forever' in a store and have the physical disc, box, etc. Just to install the game I had to create an account with Steam. For an install? Really? Are they really so worried about piracy for a $15- game that I have to jump through hoops just to install? And then there's the annoyance of having to log into Steam (what if I planned on playing offline?) just to get it to launch. And heaven forbid you should misplace/forget your login info at Steam. It nearly takes an act of Congress to get a new password. I've had easier dealings online with my bank. And they tend to be pretty security-minded.

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

^ Welcome to the privacy club. Did you ever read the EULA on Origin's (EA's) site? Will you purchase SimCity (2013) when you know they will load you up with snoop ware?

I am pretty darned careful about who gets access to this box. Me and my operating system distributor are the only ones, and the software guys are at arm's length.

I can't stand the thought of some games vendor snooping around in my machine, even if their software could handle Linux.

[AcmeSigns 97]

^ Welcome to the privacy club.

>Thank you. Is there a coat check? Oh, and where's the bar? Can I run a tab?

Did you ever read the EULA on Origin's (EA's) site?

You mean this part?

3. Consent to Use of Data. When you play this game offline, EA and its affiliates may collect and store non-personally identifiable data including your Internet Protocol Address as well as game play and software usage statistics. If and when you access online features and/or services, this data may be transmitted to EA. EA may use this information to improve our products and services and may share anonymous aggregate data with third parties.

Will you purchase SimCity (2013) when you know they will load you up with snoop ware?

>Nope.

I am pretty darned careful about who gets access to this box.

>I, as well.

Me and my operating system distributor are the only ones, and the software guys are at arm's length.

>I'm my IT guy so I kinda trust him. But not too much.

I can't stand the thought of some games vendor snooping around in my machine, even if their software could handle Linux.

>Yay! Yet more outside intrusion into my life. Maybe Ted Kazinski was right after all.

  Edited July 9, 2012 by AcmeSigns  

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

^ Welcome to the privacy club.

>Thank you. Is there a coat check? Oh, and where's the bar? Can I run a tab? Actually, we are in the back room of the Moose factory.

Did you ever read the EULA on Origin's (EA's) site?

You mean this part?

3. Consent to Use of Data. When you play this game offline, EA and its affiliates may collect and store non-personally identifiable data including your Internet Protocol Address as well as game play and software usage statistics. If and when you access online features and/or services, this data may be transmitted to EA. EA may use this information to improve our products and services and may share anonymous aggregate data with third parties. Pretty much. It's none of their damned business. Having that in a game is like having a Trojan horse.

Will you purchase SimCity (2013) when you know they will load you up with snoop ware?

>Nope.

I am pretty darned careful about who gets access to this box.

>I, as well.

Me and my operating system distributor are the only ones, and the software guys are at arm's length.

>I'm my IT guy so I kinda trust him. But not too much.

I can't stand the thought of some games vendor snooping around in my machine, even if their software could handle Linux.

>Yay! Yet more outside intrusion into my life. Maybe Ted Kazinski was right after all.

And there you have it. I think our friends at Steam have similar leanings. Who ever heard of a cross-dressing game maker?

[AdoxxBE 289]

Hey Nonny, my SC4 disk (Rush Hour) is scratched. But when you buy it from amazon, is it treu the night lights won't work ingame?

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

If you can't polish out the scratch, the Amazon version of Deluxe is 1,1,641 which is fully patched, diskless after download and install. Remember to keep the software installation folder on your backup so that you can then reinstall any time.

[AdoxxBE 289]

Okay, I've tried to clean it but it got stuck under a door and you know what it looks like

I will buy it from amazon then, thank you.

[Foxboy 0]

Thank you this will make it a lot easier for me.